“Hold”
Definition:
The word “hold” is a verb that means to grasp, carry, or keep something in your hands, arms, or another part of the body. It can also mean to maintain or keep something in a particular state or position, or to keep something within oneself, like feelings or emotions.
Transitive
(can also be used intransitively)
Definition of the Verb Form:
When a verb is used in a sentence in different forms to describe the context of an action performed by the subject, it’s known as a verb form. There are up to five forms of a verb:
- Base Form (Root)
- Simple Past
- Past Participle
- Present Participle
- Third Person Singular
You need to know all forms of the verbs to make sentences in different contexts or tenses.
Here are examples of the five forms V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 of the verb “Hold” used in sentences. See the examples below:
Base Form (V1):
I hold my sister’s hand when we walk to school. Do you hold onto your belongings tightly?
Simple Past (V2):
He held the baby for the first time yesterday. Have you ever held a newborn?
Past Participle (V3):
The crowd has held its breath during the performance. Have you ever been part of a moment so intense that you held your breath?
Present Participle / Gerund (V4):
She is holding her favorite book close to her heart. What do you usually hold on to when you feel sad?
Third Person Singular (V5):
He holds his keys in his pocket at all times. Do you hold onto old memories?
Each form is used based on the tense and context of the sentence.
Meaning of the Verb “Hold” and Its Usage in Sentences. Five Examples are given below:
To grasp or keep something in your hands:
I hold my phone when I’m waiting for a call. What do you usually hold in your hands when you’re nervous?
To keep or maintain something in a particular condition or state:
The teacher held the class’ attention with her interesting lesson. How do you keep yourself focused during a long meeting?
To support or carry a weight or burden:
The bridge can hold up to 5,000 pounds. Have you ever had to hold something heavy for a long time?
To harbor emotions or feelings:
She holds a lot of love for her family. Do you hold onto past regrets?
To stay in a position or remain steady:
The door won’t hold the wind; it keeps opening. Can you think of something that’s hard to hold onto?
The Synonyms of the Given Word “Hold”:
- Grasp
- Grip
- Clutch
- Carry
- Keep
- Retain
The Antonyms of the Given Word “Hold”:
- Release
- Let go
- Drop
- Discard
- Free
- Unhold
Simplifying “Carry”: V1, V2, V3 Forms with Practical Examples
